SportsArt Fitness 8300 User manual

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Version 2.1. Revised 03-18-05

E8300 and 8300 Elliptical Trainer Mechanical Repair Manual
This troubleshooting manual was made through the cooperation of SportsArt personnel in the USA and Taiwan.
Our goal is to provide clear, useful troubleshooting information for technicians in the field. If you have questions, comments or suggestions,
please contact Bob Baumgartner at SportsArt America.Thank you.
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E8300 and 8300 Elliptical Trainer Mechanical Repair Manual
Version 1: December 31, 2003
Version 2: September 28, 2004 - Minor organizational changes were made
Version 2.1: March 18, 2005 – Part list removed due. Please see product blowups and part lists on our web site.
Notes:
(1) Some parts of this manual refer to the 8300 Elliptical Trainer and no reference to the E8300 is made.
Mechanically, the 8300 and E8300 are the same. No effort was made to include the word E8300 on every page.
(2) Part numbers listed in this manual are factory part numbers – not part numbers used by SportsArt America –
and are subject to change. Please see the website, www.sportsartamerica.com, for updates.

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide - Contents
Chapter 1 – Blowup Diagram and Part List
1-1-1Blowup Diagram and Part List – CONTENTS REMOVED 03-18-05; SEE BLOWUP DIAGRAM.
Chapter 2 - Component Removal and Installation Procedures
2-1-1 Access Cover Removal and Installation
2-2-1 Stride Motor Removal and Installation
2-3-1 Flywheel Removal and Installation
2-4-1 Flywheel Washer Removal and Installation
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
3-1-1 Pulsating Vibration
Chapter 4 – Design Change Record
4-1-1 Changes Due to Rust Issue
4-2-1 Change to Prevent Foam from Sliding Down
Version 2.1, Revised 03-18-05

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Chapter 1 – Blowup Diagram and Part List
1-1-1 Blowup Diagram and Part List
CONTENTS REMOVED 03-18-05;
PLEASE REFER TO BLOWUP DIAGRAMS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE.
Version 2.1
Revised 03-18-05

8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Chapter 2 - Component Removal and Installation Procedures
2-1-1 Access Cover Removal and Installation
2-2-1 Stride Motor Removal and Installation
2-3-1 Flywheel Removal and Installation
2-4-1 Flywheel Washer Removal and Installation
Version 2
Revised 09-28-04

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Access Cover Removal and Installation
Step 1 - Removal Step 2 - Installation
2-1-1
Step 4Step 1
Remove the access cover by pressing up (1), then
pulling out (2) as shown above.
Reinstall the access cover by pressing in (3), then
pushing down (4).

SportsArt America
8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 1 Step 2
Use these instructions when calibrating or replacing the
stride motor sets.
Press the stride key on the display or the stride switch until
the display stride window shows 650mm (26in). Continue to
exercise on the unit. After the stride linkage reaches its
destination, remove the stabilizing arms by removing the
mushroom-head hex screws.
2-2-1

SportsArt America
8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 3 Screw Types in the Shoulder Cover
Use tape to secure the inner cover (A). Remove the six
screws that secure the outer cover (B).
Remove the screws in this order: (1) Remove the
mushroom-top Phillips-head pointed screws; (2) Remove the
mushroom-top Phillips-head metal screws.
2-2-2
Tape

SportsArt America
8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 4 Step 5
Remove the stride linkage bushing cover (B). Remove the
inner hex head bolt (A). Detach the stride linkage.
First, loosen the mushroom-head Phillips screw (C) that holds
the sleeve (A) in place. Remove the sleeve (A). Remove the
C-clip (B). Pull the stride support assembly out slightly. (Do
not pull it off the axle.) Disconnect the VR, motor, and switch
wires. Set them out of the way, and pull the stride motor up
and out of the stride support arm.
2-2-3
A B
C
B
A

SportsArt America
8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 6 Step 7
Remove the mushroom-head Phillips screws shown above
(A). Pull the stride motor set upward to remove it.
Note: In removing the stride motor set, push up on the
stride motor connection pin. Do not pull on the wires on
top.
First, remove the protective bracket on the stride motor set.
Apply bearing grease to the worm gear and rollers. Then
insert the stride set into the stride support arm.
Note: Do not change the relationship of the brass stem to the
motor; ERR7 may result. Also, do not change the worm gear
position; The stride height may become uneven or jam.
2-2-4
A